Unsure about which cap type you need? CLICK HERE to view our guide about cap types and LED light bulbs with information about retrofit versus integrated LED downlights.

Downlight Type

Recessed downlights are available in different types such as fixed, adjustable and bathroom (IP65).

Fixed downlights shine the light in one direction which is straight down. Adjustable downlights allow you to direct the light onto a specific object or area of the room. IP65 downlights are used in bathrooms but many modern integrated LED downlights are now IP65 as standard meaning they can be used anywhere!

There are many other variations of these such as adjustable IP65 downlights etc. CLICK HERE for more information.

In any building where people maybe living or inhabiting above, the ceiling below must be fire rated. Fire rated downlights are used to restore the fire integrity of a ceiling.

Beam Angle

Every light source from an LED to a simple wax candle has got a beam angle. A beam angle is a measurement of how the light is distributed. GU10 LEDs and recessed downlights have a fairly narrow beam of around 40 degrees, anything within 5 degrees of this is the industry standard.

A wax candle or traditional light bulb would have a beam angle of 360 degrees as the light shines all the way around but is less intense.

Colour Temperature

Unlike halogens, LED’s are available in various colour temperatures. Colour temperature is a measurement of appearance not brightness.

Choosing the right one can have a dramatic effect on a room. Here is a brief description of the main three:

2700K - Extra warm white. This is similar to a traditional GLS light bulb or halogen. Not all LEDs are available in this colour temperature. This is often referred to as ‘soft white’.

3000K - Warm white is clearer in appearance but still quite warm. This is the ‘new norm’ for general lighting and is the most popular option. If you’re unsure I’d recommend trying this one.

4000K - Cool white is much clearer in appearance and more frequently used in commercial locations. Cool white appears brighter than warm white as the LED is covered in less phosphor. It can make a room appear cold and clinical but can make a room appear clean and ultra modern.

Dimmable

Most lights such as halogen are dimmable as standard but some LEDs are available in dimmable or cheaper non dimmable versions. In the near future all LEDs will be dimmable as standard but for the time being you can save a bit of money by selecting non dimmable if you don't plan to dim them.

Some integrated LED downlights are available in dimmable or non dimmable for the fixed version, but the matching adjustable version is only available in dimmable.

Wattage

Wattage represents the energy consumption of an electrical product. It doesn't always represent the brightness!

Ideally you want a lower energy LED that produces the most amount of lumens. Lumens represents brightness and is a unit that can be compared between different light sources like halogen or CFL versus LED for example.

Compare Products

Here is a hand picked selection of modern LED wall lights. We have indoor and outdoor wall lights from the UK's leading brands that includes:

Ansell Lighting

Aurora Lighting

Collingwood

Forum Lighting

Integral LED

JCC Lighting

Leyton

Some of our internal wall lights are water resistant and suitable for bathrooms, with IP ratings of IP44 to IP65.

Our range includes integrated LED wall lights which are generally physcially smaller in size and GU10 and E27 wall lights. These styles allow you to change the lamp but are usually physically bigger size.

Similar to the other types of light fixtures we offer such as downlights and spotlights, there are two main types of LED wall lights.

Integrated LED wall lights such as the Integral LED range which have a built in LED light source. Integrated LED wall lights are becoming more cost effective. They are also easy to order as they come with everything you need. The LED is non replaceable, if it ever fails or reaches the end of its life you’ll need to replace the entire fitting.

The other type of LED wall light is a fitting that requires a separate light bulb. Usually, this type of wall light will have an E27, B22, GU10 or G9 cap and there are many other caps types too. Some advantages of this type of light fixture are that the LED is replaceable. In the event of a failure or if it’s reached the end of its life, you can easily replace the light bulb. You can have dimmable or non-dimmable types; usually integrated versions are strictly non-dimmable.

Wall lights with separate lamps also give you more flexibility as can change the colour temperature and brightness of the light. There are pros and cons to each type, sometimes an integrated version is better for some applications and a lamp type is better for others.

Bathroom Wall Lights

Bathroom rated wall lights need to have a minimum IP rating of IP44. An IP rating defines how well the product is resistant to dust and water. Although the bathroom is split up into zones, with higher IP ratings required the closer you get to water, technically there are areas in the bathroom that you could place a non-bathroom rated wall light but steam and moisture could cause the finish to deteriorate.

Outdoor LED Wall Lights

Just like bathroom wall lights, outdoor ones also need to have an IP rating of IP44 or higher. Good quality outdoor wall lights are manufactured to higher standards; you really get what you pay for with them, cheap wall lights just won’t last.

High quality wall lights like the new Stanley range are designed to withstand the seemingly eternal UK winter. If your wall light is open to the elements, you want a robust, well-constructed outdoor wall light that is going to last for many years, not just a few seasons.

As a rule, if your wall light has some degree of shelter then you can get away with an IP44 rated wall light, but ideally we would recommend IP65 rated wall lights for external use. If you’re fortunate enough to live near the coast then you’ll need to make sure that you’re purchasing a coastal grade product, otherwise this will quickly deteriorate and you’ll need to replace it.

Many of our outdoor wall lights are available with or without a PIR. A PIR (passive infra-red) is a sensor that not only detects movement but is combined with a lux sensor, so it doesn’t come on in the daytime. PIR sensors are used for both security and energy saving measures.

LED Bulkheads

An LED bulkhead is a round shaped, drum style light fitting. It can be used as a wall light or a ceiling light, its universal. LED bulkhead lights are often used in car parks, stair wells and corridors. They are a cost effective and easy to install lighting solutions.

LED bulkheads like the Collingwood WL92 usually have an integrated LED light source. Integrated LED fittings usually last longer which is ideal for this type of light fitting as you want something that is low energy, cost effective and maintenance free.

LED bulkhead lights can also be used in homes as bathroom ceiling lights or in small utility rooms. They are available in countless variations including ones with built in microwave sensors that automatically detect movement but don’t have a sensor on show. The Forum Hale for example is available with or without a microwave sensor and in an emergency version. An emergency luminaire contains a battery pack, in the event of a power failure, it switches over to the batter pack and continues to illuminate for a minimum of 3 hours.

At Downlights.co.uk we offer an extensive range of high quality wall lights from some of the UK’s leading manufacturers. If you can’t find what you’re looking for or have a bulk enquiry, please contact us for further assistance and we will be happy to provide you with a quotation. The Integral LED wall lights brochure can be viewed or downloaded below: